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The traditional barn stands proud beside the peaceful lake and surrounding scenery. Oak beams offer an authentic feel while expansive windows let the light flood in. Sandhole Oak Barn is wonderfully versatile and can be divided into two parts for the different aspects of your day. Tie the knot in the Ceremony Barn and celebrate in the Dining Barn, which can accommodate weddings of 40 guests up to larger weddings of 140 day guests and 180 evening guests For something truly different, hold your ceremony under the majestic Oak Clock Tower just a few feet from the lake. There really is nowhere else quite like it. Take to the veranda overlooking the lake with a glass of bubbly and delicious canapés to toast your newlywed status and soak up the tranquility. In the winter, the barn provides plenty of space to mingle with your guests while still enjoying the stunning views through the expansive windows. The natural beauty of the Dining Barn makes it a flexible and inviting setting for your reception any time of year. Whatever the season, the lake and surrounding countryside create an enchanting backdrop throughout your day. Our in house caterers and wedding coordinators, will ensure a stress-free wedding day and a wide choice of mouth-watering menu options for you to treat your loved ones to. As well as exclusive use of the Oak Barn, you also have the Small Barn to enjoy. This characterful space sits just a few metres away and is ideal for welcoming guests before your vows, entertaining younger guests, or for unwinding at the end of the evening. As day turns to night, steal a few moments together as a married couple and watch the sun setting over the lake from the veranda. It’s the perfect way to let your special day sink in at this unique Cheshire wedding venue. Exclusive use of a spacious bridal suite plus 16 guest bedrooms is also available on-site through the separate Sandhole Farm B&B for you and up to 40 guests in the beautifully restored stables.
New for 2026 – an exciting new chapter at Sandhole Oak Barn
In early 2026, Sandhole will undergo an exciting transformation to make your wedding day even more amazing. We’ll be reimagining The Dressing Room as a calm, light-filled prep space, creating a brand-new kitchen to bring catering in-house, redesigning the Breakfast Room with farmhouse charm, and giving The Granary Cottage honeymoon suite a luxurious makeover.
Every update has been carefully planned to keep comfort, atmosphere and those all-important details at the heart of your day. Check out our website Blog for more details.
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Reviews (47)
- MMr & Mrs Proctor15/10/2025AMAZINGAMAZINGFrom start to finish Sandhole staff have been AMAZING. Not only was the venue absolutely stunning, but we were so relieved to be greeted with enthusiasm, genuine curiosity and accommodation to hosting a Hindu ceremony! On the day my family were all compliments for choosing the venue. Memories of our loved ones sitting by the lake having a drink during sunset, watching the swans and cygnets swimming by, is one of my most cherished ones. We can’t thank you enough for all your efforts. From start to finish Sandhole staff have been AMAZING. Not only was the venue absolutely stunning, but we were so relieved to be greeted with enthusiasm, genuine curiosity and accommodation to hosting a Hindu ceremony! On the day my family were all compliments for choosing the venue. Memories of our loved ones sitting by the lake having a drink during sunset, watching the swans and cygnets swimming by, is one of my most cherished ones. We can’t thank you enough for all your efforts.
- NNigel & Teresa15/10/2025A brilliant dayA brilliant dayWe had a brilliant day and evening at the venue. The staff in all the departments were first class. The girl that ran the proceedings for the whole wedding function was very very good and deserves a medal for her control of all aspects of the wedding. The overnight accommodation for our room was excellent. The breakfast was very good and was well presented. We had a brilliant day and evening at the venue. The staff in all the departments were first class. The girl that ran the proceedings for the whole wedding function was very very good and deserves a medal for her control of all aspects of the wedding. The overnight accommodation for our room was excellent. The breakfast was very good and was well presented.
- MMolly and Harrison13/11/2024The best day of our livesThe best day of our livesWhat. A. Day. Sandhole is without a doubt the most stunning wedding venue and I feel so lucky to have had my big day there. Sandhole was the only venue we viewed and fell in love with all of it's charms - we reserved our date there and then and we certainly don't regret it. The staff are so accommodating and the grounds are so beautiful; it will always hold such a special place in our hearts!What. A. Day. Sandhole is without a doubt the most stunning wedding venue and I feel so lucky to have had my big day there. Sandhole was the only venue we viewed and fell in love with all of it's charms - we reserved our date there and then and we certainly don't regret it. The staff are so accommodating and the grounds are so beautiful; it will always hold such a special place in our hearts!
- EEmily04/05/2020We had the most amazing wedding dayWe had the most amazing wedding dayWe had the most amazing wedding day on October 8th at sandhole oak barn. The venue worked perfectly with our theme it looked stunning. Everything went so smoothly from when we first booked our wedding to the end of the wedding. It was the perfect venue and we can't thank you enough! We had the most amazing wedding day on October 8th at sandhole oak barn. The venue worked perfectly with our theme it looked stunning. Everything went so smoothly from when we first booked our wedding to the end of the wedding. It was the perfect venue and we can't thank you enough!
- SSiobahn04/05/2020Every moment of our day was beautiful Every moment of our day was beautifulAs soon as we came to view Sandhole we knew instantly that it was the perfect venue. Every moment of our day was beautiful (even the rain stopped in time for the ceremony!) all of the staff were wonderful and so helpful in the lead up to our wedding, always happy to answer any questions we had. Thank you all so much for helping to make our day so special.As soon as we came to view Sandhole we knew instantly that it was the perfect venue. Every moment of our day was beautiful (even the rain stopped in time for the ceremony!) all of the staff were wonderful and so helpful in the lead up to our wedding, always happy to answer any questions we had. Thank you all so much for helping to make our day so special.
- VVicky04/05/2020It truly was an amazing dayIt truly was an amazing daySandhole Oak Barn, just Wow. Thank you for making our day so special it truly was an amazing day. We are so grateful for all the work that you have done. The compliments are still rolling in from our guests. Everyone had a beautiful day and a great evening. Your all amazing! Again huge thanks from the happy couple.Sandhole Oak Barn, just Wow. Thank you for making our day so special it truly was an amazing day. We are so grateful for all the work that you have done. The compliments are still rolling in from our guests. Everyone had a beautiful day and a great evening. Your all amazing! Again huge thanks from the happy couple.
- JJenny04/05/2020Everything was perfectEverything was perfectWe had our wedding at Sandhole on Tuesday. The venue was beautiful, all the guests complimented on how amazing the venue was. The staff were helpful and friendly. We couldn't have asked for more everything was perfect. Thank you all once again. X We had our wedding at Sandhole on Tuesday. The venue was beautiful, all the guests complimented on how amazing the venue was. The staff were helpful and friendly. We couldn't have asked for more everything was perfect. Thank you all once again. X
- EEmily04/05/2020Amazing venue and staff. Amazing venue and staff.We’d been to view a few different venues for our wedding but none compared to here. The view of the lake was just the icing on the cake for us. We had the perfect wedding day here on 28th August. Amazing venue and staff. Highly recommend to anyone still looking for their perfect location! Can’t wait to pop back on our 1 year anniversaryWe’d been to view a few different venues for our wedding but none compared to here. The view of the lake was just the icing on the cake for us. We had the perfect wedding day here on 28th August. Amazing venue and staff. Highly recommend to anyone still looking for their perfect location! Can’t wait to pop back on our 1 year anniversary
- KKatie and Indie04/05/2020It is the most stunning venueIt is the most stunning venueWe can’t thank Sandhole enough for our truly wonderful wedding on Saturday. It is the most stunning venue, with super helpful staff and all the components together made for a fantastic day. We had so many comments from guests on the venue - and together with Top Table you are a perfect team. Thank you again, Katie and Indie Okulla We can’t thank Sandhole enough for our truly wonderful wedding on Saturday. It is the most stunning venue, with super helpful staff and all the components together made for a fantastic day. We had so many comments from guests on the venue - and together with Top Table you are a perfect team. Thank you again, Katie and Indie Okulla
- HHayley04/05/2020Stunning VenueStunning VenueStunning venue. We had the most amazing wedding day and all of our guests loved Sandhole. Many thanks for your help in the planning of our wedding.Stunning venue. We had the most amazing wedding day and all of our guests loved Sandhole. Many thanks for your help in the planning of our wedding.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We see so many different styles of weddings because our barn is so versatile, hence its difficult to have a favourite. However, we really love the "family weddings" where everyone is very relaxed & enjoying the extra time they can spend together with the exclusive use & the lovely onsite Sandhole Farm B&B accommodation.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't stress about the small details, your family & friends will remember watching you saying "I do" far longer than the colour of the sashes on your chairs!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We often see a little tipi or bell tent at weddings, with lots of crafts for the children to do, supervised by some lovely ladies - the kids have a wonderful time & their parents can relax knowing they're well looked after & also enjoying the wedding.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Tranquil, bespoke, intimate, rural, idyllic.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
We have a huge range of backdrops for wedding photos, whatever the weather or season, but the one that we (& many of our couples) love the most is by the lake, especially when its complimented by the backdrop of the setting sun.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We've seen lots of celebrity guests at our venue over the years, but the ones that most people remember were the 2 penguin ring bearers waddling down the aisle! They were used to the limelight having starred in various films & seemed to enjoy the wedding just as much as the other guests!
What’s your favourite canapé?
The Rare Angus Beef Crostini Topped with a Spicy Red Onion Chutney has to be one of my favourites, although there are so many lovely options to choose from its very difficult to choose.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
As simple as it is, I love a bacon roll, especially when its premium bacon cooked so its a bit crispy
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our venue is set on the shores of a large private lake - the view is constantly changing throughout the seasons & through the day. Two of my favourite times are in Autumn when the mist is just hanging over the water lit up by the rising sun, & when the oranges, pinks & reds of the setting sun are reflected in the lake & - its a stunning backdrop for wedding photos!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We're a family business & despite having hosted weddings for over 28 years (we were the first farm to offer civil ceremony weddings!), we've remained true to our ethos of putting our couples & their guests first.
